Nutrition for Special Groups

Nutrition for Special Groups 3(3+0)

Lesson 9 : Problems in Pregnancy

Heart Burn

Common complaint in later part of pregnancy, due to effect of pressure of enlarged uterus on stomach results in regurgitation of contents of stomach into oesophagus. To avoid this

• Small frequent meals should be eaten.
• Limit the amount of food consumed at one time
• Drink fluids between meals
• Sit upright after meals for atleast 2 hours before lying down